Course curriculum

    1. Pitching Tips

    2. Pitch worksheet

    1. Q&A Tips

    1. Survey and Q&A Event

    2. Join the Q&A session on 13th March 2026

About this course

  • Free
  • 5 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Pitch Building Blocks

    A clear framework that helps you communicate your business idea, the problem you're solving, and your call to action.

  • Deliver with impact

    Learn how to adapt your style and message to different audiences, whether customers, investors, or partners, so you capture attention, spark interest, and build trust.

  • Prepare for Q&A

    Use simple techniques to answer questions clearly, demonstrate credibility even when you don’t know the answer, and turn the Q&A into an opportunity to strengthen your pitch.

Instructor(s)

Alison Gray

Founder & Director at Skillfluence

Alison is the founder & Director of Skillfluence. She has a worked for over 15 years in the skills arena for Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Careers Scotland. Alison studied cutting edge Training Design at UC Berkeley, Collaborative Leadership at the American Management Association and Lean Startup methodology at Stanford University. She is passionate about science & technology and specialises in tailoring innovative training programmes for science professionals.